Playing bad and eating melons: The whole court is laughing? No, no

Chapter 131 The Straight Man

[Why? He's not good at that?]

[No, there's nothing wrong with both of them. It's not an arranged marriage. Lord Pei also likes Madam Pei very much.] The system predicted the next few questions Jiang Yueyang would ask.

Pei Yan: "...Master Xiao Jiang, this hairpin is too valuable. I cannot accept it."

Although the hairpin that Jiang Yueyang gave away was only a silver hairpin, it was solid.

It is estimated to be around five or six taels.

You know, Pei Yan is a seventh-rank editor, and his monthly salary is only four taels.

"I can take it, I can take it." Jiang Yueyang stuffed the hairpin into his hand. "This is my job. I have to pay you for your help. Besides, even if you copy books for the bookstore, you can get paid."

"Copying books for a bookshop only costs a few dozen coins..."

"Same, I'm more generous." Jiang Yueyang pretended to be displeased, "If you don't accept it, I won't dare ask you for help in the future."

Seeing that he couldn't refuse, Pei Yan accepted it. He was not a person who was indifferent to fame and fortune.

How many people in this world don’t love yellow and white things?

Jiang Yueyang smiled with satisfaction when she saw him accept the hairpin.

At the same time, she also asked: "Xiaogua, why haven't Lord Pei and Madam Pei consummated their marriage yet? Is it because Madam Pei doesn't want to?"

[No, Madam Pei is going crazy wanting to consummate the marriage!]

Pei Yan's eyes widened in shock, "!!!"

[Why is that?] Jiang Yueyang was confused.

At this time, lunch was served.

Jiang Yueyang said politely, "Master Pei, please stay and eat with us."

"Okay!" Pei Yan responded straightforwardly.

Jiang Yueyang was stunned. She was just... being polite.

But the words were out, and she couldn't go back on her word.

Two lunches were placed on the dining table. Jiang Yueyang's lunch had an extra meat dish than Pei Yan's.

“Why are our dishes different?”

Pei Yan smiled and replied, "His Majesty said that since Master Xiao Jiang is still growing, he should eat more and better, so he ordered the imperial kitchen to prepare an extra meat dish for you."

Jiang Yueyang said "oh" in a light tone, but the curve of her mouth and her inner thoughts betrayed her.

[To be honest, His Majesty is actually a pretty good person, except for his occasional temper and silly behavior.]

Emperor Yuan: Do you really have to add that last sentence?

Pei Yan didn't care about what Emperor Yuan was doing. He really wanted to understand the meaning of the sentence "Mrs. Pei is almost going crazy wanting to consummate her marriage."

The system hummed in agreement. [Overall, it's quite good. Host, do you want to hear Master Pei's gossip now?]

[Yes, yes, yes, it goes perfectly with rice. ]

Jiang Yueyang pushed her portion of meat to Pei Yan, "My appetite is limited, Master Pei, please eat more and don't waste it."

Pei Yan responded blankly, his mind not on the food.

The system said: [Mrs. Pei was Lord Pei's favorite, but she had previously loved someone else. Furthermore, she lost her virginity and became pregnant. The scumbag didn't want to take responsibility and married another woman. When Lord Pei found out, he came to her house and asked for her hand in marriage without hesitation.]

Hearing this, Jiang Yueyang couldn't help but secretly glance at Pei Yan. Lord Pei is really in love!

[Since he loves her so much, why doesn't he consummate the marriage with Madam Pei? If he can marry Madam Pei, he shouldn't mind that she's not a virgin, right?]

Pei Yan picked up a piece of fat and put it in her mouth to chew, then lowered her eyes and answered secretly, because the person in her heart is not me.

The system explained: [I don't mind, but Master Pei feels that Madam Pei doesn't like him, and he doesn't want to take advantage of her. At first, Madam Pei really didn't like him, but later she slowly fell in love with him.]

Pei Yan paused with his chopsticks, love... love?

【Then what? 】

Then Madam Pei began to take the initiative with Master Pei, but unfortunately her words were awkward. She clearly wanted to devote herself to Master Pei, but her words were just fulfilling her wifely duties.

Master Pei was very angry when he heard this and said that he married her because he loved her, not for her body!

Jiang Yueyang sighed, "That's how misunderstandings arise. I think it's better for both parties to be honest with each other in relationships."

[Host, do you think you are honest enough? ]

Am I not being honest enough?

The system laughed, "Yes, compared to the girls here, she's quite frank."

Pei Yan was extremely anxious and wanted to figure out the twists and turns as soon as possible, because he felt like he had missed a lot.

Jiang Yueyang curled her lips. If she played straight like she did in modern times, she would probably scare people away.

[Stop talking nonsense and continue.]

The system continued: [Mrs. Pei knew that Lord Pei had misunderstood her, but she was too embarrassed to take the initiative to bring up the matter of consummating the marriage.

Later, she came up with an idea. She invited Master Pei to drink and got herself drunk. She thought that under the influence of alcohol, Master Pei would be distracted and infatuated.

When I woke up the next day, I found myself lying in bed, fully dressed, with no one around me.

Mrs. Pei was nearly pissed off at the time. She had cleaned herself up, drunk herself, and packed herself up before Lord Pei, but Lord Pei didn't realize it was a deliberate opportunity.

【Hahaha……】

Jiang Yueyang knew she shouldn't laugh at this time, but she really couldn't help it.

[This is similar to that "If I'm not drunk, how do you have a chance?" joke online. Unfortunately, it doesn't work on a gentleman like Lord Pei.]

Pei Yan: “…”

Pei Yan thought about it carefully and it seemed to be true. It turned out that she wanted to get herself and me drunk that day!

But I can never get drunk even if I drink a thousand cups!

System: [That’s what she thought, but she underestimated Master Pei’s patience and his love for her.

However, she did not give up. She tried every possible way to consummate the marriage every day, but the results were somewhat funny.

The system couldn't help but laugh a few times when it said this. "Mrs. Pei pretended to be afraid of the dark, so Lord Pei lit a room full of candles for her. Mrs. Pei pretended to have a nightmare, so Lord Pei sat by her bedside and watched over her all night."

When Madam Pei pretended to be sick and took off her clothes, Lord Pei tied her hands and covered her with three or four quilts.

Finally, Madam Pei cruelly used the drug on herself. As a result, Lord Pei would rather throw her into ice water than touch her.

Because he felt that Mrs. Pei was under the influence of drugs, and he didn't want Mrs. Pei to regret it when she woke up the next day.

But Mrs. Pei didn't know he was thinking this way, and thought he was bothered by her not being innocent. Even if he liked her, he still minded.

Jiang Yueyang shook her head. [It's a shame that Madam Pei has done so much, but Lord Pei, a straight man, doesn't understand!]

Pei Yan slowly put down his chopsticks and put the unfinished food into the lunch box.

He stood up under Jiang Yueyang's gaze, "Master Jiang, I'm done eating. Take your time."

Jiang Yueyang nodded blankly and watched him walk out.

As soon as Pei Yan walked out of Jiang Yueyang's office, he turned and walked towards Kong Jijiu's office.

Kong Jijiu was still having lunch at this time.

The previous second, Pei Yan's face was calm.

The next second, Pei Yan rushed towards Kong Jijiu with a sad face, "Master Jijiu, I need to ask for leave!"